2. Lenva Shearing lenva@bbi.school.nz Gail Mitchell gail@bbi.school.nz
Skype - lenvash
del.icio.us - lenva
lenva.blogspot.com
Gail Mitchell
Skype - gailtmitchell
del.icio.us - touching_base

3. Web1.0 Web2.0 Read Read, write, publish, interact Search
Copy and paste
Passively consume
Control
Read, write, publish, interact
Personalise - RSS
Collaborate, network,
Actively participate
Connect

4. The Mindset That Drives Web 2.0
Open to input from users
No gurus that hand out wisdom
Users will interact with page
Users can collaborate on content

5. Effects on Education Free online tools Group collaboration
Student as teacher
Interactive lessons
Shift in teaching practice

6. What is a Blog?
A web page of personally generated diaries, photos, thoughts, opinions, poetry, works of fiction, essays, project updates, news, video files, audio files
Best example is Wikipedia
Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

7. Features of a Blog Chronologically arranged information
Readers can post comments
Links can be made to other web sites
Posts are like instant messages to the web
Best example is Wikipedia
Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

8. What is a Wiki?
A website in which content can be created and edited by a community of users
Best example is Wikipedia
Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

9. Features of a Wiki Creation of pages directly onto the web
Collaboration - anytime, anywhere, anyone
Content driven - share information
Trust - culture of openness, agreed etiquette of use
Best example is Wikipedia
Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

10. Bucklands Beach Intermediate School Wikis
Community Rights Inquiry
Human Rights Inquiry
Collaborative Storytelling
Choose your own pathway story
Best example is Wikipedia
Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

12. Examples of other wikis
Bucklands Beach ICTPD cluster
Code Blue
Mrs Lowes Class
Room 3 Te Awamutu Int wiki
Best example is Wikipedia
Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

13. Ways to use Blogs in the Classroom
Publish & archive student work
Literacy support
Themed discussions
Information exchange
Showcase student work
School/Class news
Events/activities
Homework
Announcements
Parent contact

14. Student Blogs from Bucklands Beach Intermediate School
The Diary of Anne Frank Literature Circles
Team Weekly Newsletter
Science Fair
Goodnight Mister Tom Literature Circles

16. Ways to use Wikis in the Classroom
Easily create simple websites
Management plans with peer and teacher review
Group authoring
Data Collection
Presentations
An ongoing database of sharable lesson plans or units
Contribute to the learning of others - social grouping
Shared student projects
Group or individual research
Feedback and feedforward

17. Why use a wiki in the classroom
Wikis offer the flexibility to address questions when needed
Content is easy to edit/update
New/updated content is available immediately
Improves editing skills
Writing for a purpose and audience
Collaborative construction of text
Practice of reading and writing skills
Higher order thinking skills
Authentic audience

18. Why use a wiki in the classroom
Increases confidence
Easily accessible
Creativity
Replaces documents and paper
Transfer in skills and technologies to other applications
Is engaging and empowering for students
Easy to archive work
Gives strong identity in and out of the classroom
Allow quieter students to have a fuller presence in the class

19. Problems with Wikis Can be defaced Simultaneous editing
Tracking of individual’s work is difficult
Can be challenging for the teacher
Requires forethought and organisation
Access to computers and the internet

20. Safety Issues Publishing of names and details not necessary
Openness can be controlled
s not required or published
All contributions can be viewed and monitored
Inappropriate content can be removed
Able to revert to previous forms
Best example is Wikipedia
Strength of the resource is often dependent on the strength of the community

21. Effective Communication: High Productivity:
21st Century Skills
Basic, Scientific and Technological Literacy
Visual and Information Literacy
Cultural Literacy and Global Awareness
Digital Age Literacy:
Inventive Thinking:
Adaptability and Managing Complexity
Curiosity, Creativity and Risk Taking
Higher Order Thinking and Sound Reasoning
Effective Communication:
High Productivity:
Teaming, Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills
Personal and Social Responsibility
Interactive Communication
Prioritising, Planning and Managing Results
Effective Use of Real World Tools
High Quality, Meaningful Results

23. “For the first time in history, students are no longer limited by their teachers’ ability and knowledge.”
Mark Anderson